103 Styling women's hair

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• Hair and Beauty
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Essential Hair Styling Products Explained

What do you already know about hair styling products?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to

• Identify the tasks for the unit

• Name common hair styling products, and describe why and how each product is used.

Assessment Criteria

For this unit you: have 3 tasks

Task A

Task B

Task c

Task A

Produce a style book

You are required to produce a style book showing different hair styles

You should include:

Wet styling

1. Blowing drying

2. Setting

3. Pin curling

4. Finger drying.

Dry styling

1. Straightening and smoothing

2. Curling

3. Hair up.

Task B

Produce a chart

You are required to produce a chart showing the different products used when

styling hair and why you would use each product.

You should include:

• Mousse

• Gel

• Lotion

• Sprays

• Wax

• Heat protectors

What Are Hair Styling Products?

Hair styling products help control, shape, and protect hair. Different products give different results, such as making the hair hold, look shiny, or add volume.

Mousse

Mousse is light and foamy.

Use to hair volume and helps curls hold.

Used on wet hair before styling

What is mousse primarily described as?

A

light and foamy

B

oily and dense

C

sticky and heavy

D

thick and creamy

What does mousse help with?

A

frizz control

B

dryness hydration

C

split ends repair

D

hair volume and curls hold

When should mousse be applied?

A

immediately after cutting hair

B

before washing hair

C

on wet hair before styling

D

on dry hair after styling

Gel

Gel is used for a firm hold.

Used to create wet looks and keep hair in place for a long time.

Great for short styles.

Lotion

Hair lotion is used to keep hair soft, smooth, and easy to comb.

It is good for adding shine and taming frizz.

Adds hold and control – Styling lotions help the hair keep its shape, especially for sets.

What is the purpose of hair lotion?

A

Keeps hair soft and smooth

B

Adds shine and tames frizz

C

Makes hair greasy

D

Promotes hair loss

Sprays

Hair sprays give a strong hold and keep the style in place after finishing. Use them to keep hair from moving or losing shape.

Used on Dry hair

Wax

Wax adds texture and definition. It is good for short styles or when you want to separate pieces of hair. It gives a shinier finish than gel.

Heat Protectors

Heat protectors shield hair from damage caused by dryers, straighteners, and curling irons. Always use them before styling with heat.

What do heat protectors shield hair from?

A

Damage from straighteners

B

Humidity and moisture

C

Damage from curling irons

D

Damage from dryers

When should heat protectors be used?

A

Only on wet hair

B

After styling with heat

C

Before styling with heat

D

Every other day

What types of styling tools require heat protectors?

A

Dryers

B

Straighteners

C

Curling irons

D

Hairbrushes

Matching the Product to the Style

For Hold and Definition

For Volume and Soft Style

Choose gel, wax, or spray for hold, definition, or a special wet look.

Use mousse or lotion for full, bouncy hair and soft shapes.

Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Which product protects hair from heat damage? What do you use for volume? Discuss with a partner or write your answers.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.